Coach elite NBL athletes and pursue a PhD simultaneously
New coaching era under Will Weaver and Markus Klusemann
Based in South Brisbane, QLD - purpose-built HP facility
The Brisbane Bullets, a premier NBL club committed to athlete health, performance, well-being, and continuous development, are seeking a Strength & Conditioning coach to join our fully integrated basketball operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver strength and conditioning programs tailored to elite basketball athletes
Monitor and optimize player performance, workload, and recovery strategies
Assist in injury prevention and return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical staff
Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to inform training decisions
Contribute to applied research aligned with a possibility of completing a PhD
Support game-day and training operations, including potential travel with the team
Qualifications and experience:
Honours or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, or related discipline (PhD eligibility required)
Accreditation (or working toward) as a Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA and/or CSCS)
Skills and working requirements
Committed to supporting athletes through strong programming, systems and processes
Experience working with elite or sub-elite athletes (basketball experience desirable)
Proficient with AMS and diagnostic, and rehabilitation technologies
Eager to integrate frontier AI into day-to-day workflows
Flexible availability, including extended hours; legally entitled to work in Australia
Strong interest in applied research and data-driven performance
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Ability to balance academic and applied performance demands
Possible Research Component:
Undertake a PhD focused on strength & conditioning, athlete performance, or related field
Conduct research embedded within the Brisbane Bullets high-performance environment
Collaborate with academic supervisors and club staff
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
What We Offer:
Hands-on experience in a professional NBL environment
Access to elite athletes, facilities, and performance data
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
Collaborative environment with curious, innovative colleagues
Ongoing professional development opportunities
If you are passionate about strength & conditioning and want to be part of a high-performance team striving to do things better, and differently, we would love to hear from you.
Application Instruction
Submit your CV and a brief description (max 500 words) on your unique approach to strength & conditioning to recruitment@brisbanebullets.com.au by 18th May. Please note that interviews will take place as submissions are made.